Certified Medical Assistant - Ortho Hand and Upper Extremity

Roanoke, VA, US, 24014

Job Summary

The Hand and Upper Extremity clinic is an amazing opportunity in a fast paced environment. Staff are responsible for assisting the provider and directing the flow of clinic. The staff provide nursing care to patients of all ages with surgical and nonsurgical conditions including trauma/fractures of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.

Support Carilion’s hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Complies with all federal, state, and local agency requirements and standards; and Carilion and CMG policies, procedures, and standards.

Support clinicians and patients with your skills and attention to detail. Ensure a positive patient experience. Realize your most important career aspirations with Carilion Clinic. Offering career stability, extensive training, and real advancement opportunities, our community-based health care organization includes a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. Our affiliations with prestigious academic medical institution provided additional opportunities for research and educations.

Based in western Virginia, we inspire better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Join our award-winning organization, and learn how collaborating with a regional leader in clinical and workplace excellence can enhance your future.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or comparable military training and experience preferred.

Experience: One year experience in physician office preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions , the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association. May be hired on a provisional status once the applicant receives the letter confirming they have taken the certification exam and have a provisional passing score. AHA BLS-HCP Certification required.

Other: Effective communication skills in order to work with the public. Computer skills to utilize database systems to perform job duties required. Must be able to problem-solve. Keyboarding required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Our Values

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

CommUNITY: Working in unison to serve our community, our Carilion family and our loved ones.

Courage: Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.

Curiosity:Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

ABOUT CARILION:
As a not-for-profit organization, we pride ourselves on investing in our employees and the communities we serve.

Our employees strive to provide quality care in serving over 1 million residents in Virginia while living and growing their careers in the country's most livable cities and towns.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Carilion Clinic is a robust system of small and large award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.